True romance. (writer Karen Blixen's life story)

From: The Women's Review of Books | Date: September 1, 1998| Author: Yglesias, Helen | Copyright information

Linda Donelson pictures the reality that was sometimes buried by the myth surrounding 'Out of Africa' writer Karen Blixen, who was known more as Isak Dinesen. 'Out of Isak Dinesen: Karen Blixen's Untold Story' retells Blixen's life story in a way that makes one consider lessons from the reality and myth that characterized popular women during the 1900s. Donelson touches on Karen's marriage to Bror Blixen and the romance and problems of their union.

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